Pat Conroy to announce defence shake-up aimed at cost blowouts
On July 1, 2026, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced a major shake-up in the Defence Department to combat cost blowouts in projects. He called for Labor's support of 'progressive patriotism' and the AUKUS submarine pact, emphasizing the need for self-reliance within alliances. This speech precedes Labor's national conference, potentially reigniting internal tensions over AUKUS.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 12:32 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 12:40 UTC
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